BSA THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, a trademark application was filed for BSA THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BSA THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE trademark a serial number of 85749490. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, October 18, 2016. This trademark is owned by BSA Business Software Alliance, Inc.. The BSA THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, arranging, coordinating and conducting symposiums, conferences, presentations, workshops, classes, training sessions and seminars on the subject of copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, copyright piracy and international software trade issues, and educational materials distributed in connection therewith

Downloadable electronic publications, namely, research reports, case studies and white papers in the fields of copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, copyright piracy, international software trade issues, cybersecurity, privacy, and government relations and engagement

Printed matters, namely, annual reports; posters, flyers, brochures, pamphlets, booklets and reports on the subject of copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, copyright piracy and international software trade issues

Trade association services, namely, promoting the interests of the software and e-commerce industries through advocacy for stronger intellectual property protection policies and laws, copyright enforcement, on-line privacy and security measures, international trade, and global policies that foster innovation, growth and a competitive marketplace, through dissemination of information and public education regarding intellectual property protection, piracy, compliance with copyright laws, on-line privacy and security, international trade, e-commerce, and Internet-related issues, and through educational, enforcement and public policy campaigns to encourage compliance with copyright laws and to combat piracy; Providing a web site with information on international software trade issues

Providing a web site with information on copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, and copyright piracy
bsa the software alliance

General Information


Serial Number85749490
Word MarkBSA THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE
Filing DateTuesday, October 9, 2012
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, October 18, 2016
Registration Number5064499
Registration DateTuesday, October 18, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 4, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, arranging, coordinating and conducting symposiums, conferences, presentations, workshops, classes, training sessions and seminars on the subject of copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, copyright piracy and international software trade issues, and educational materials distributed in connection therewith
Description of MarkThe mark consists of two squares connected at the top right and bottom left corners. The bottom square contains the word "BSA" while the upper square contains the words "THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE".
Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications, namely, research reports, case studies and white papers in the fields of copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, copyright piracy, international software trade issues, cybersecurity, privacy, and government relations and engagement
Goods and ServicesPrinted matters, namely, annual reports; posters, flyers, brochures, pamphlets, booklets and reports on the subject of copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, copyright piracy and international software trade issues
Pseudo MarkBUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesTrade association services, namely, promoting the interests of the software and e-commerce industries through advocacy for stronger intellectual property protection policies and laws, copyright enforcement, on-line privacy and security measures, international trade, and global policies that foster innovation, growth and a competitive marketplace, through dissemination of information and public education regarding intellectual property protection, piracy, compliance with copyright laws, on-line privacy and security, international trade, e-commerce, and Internet-related issues, and through educational, enforcement and public policy campaigns to encourage compliance with copyright laws and to combat piracy; Providing a web site with information on international software trade issues
Goods and ServicesProviding a web site with information on copyright protection for computer software products, computer software copyright enforcement, and copyright piracy
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"SOFTWARE ALLIANCE"

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 16, 2012
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, September 30, 2012

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 18, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, September 30, 2012

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 18, 2012
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, September 30, 2012

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 18, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, September 30, 2012

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 6, 2013
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, September 30, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBSA Business Software Alliance, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20001

Party NameBSA Business Software Alliance, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20001

Party NameBSA Business Software Alliance, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20001

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, November 6, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, May 4, 2023POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Friday, April 21, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 13, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 30, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, August 30, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 30, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 30, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 30, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, October 18, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 18, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 13, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, September 12, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, August 22, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, July 23, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, June 30, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, June 30, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 10, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 9, 2016SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, December 22, 2015SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Sunday, February 7, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, December 22, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Saturday, June 27, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, June 25, 2015SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, June 25, 2015SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, June 25, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 30, 2014NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, December 10, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 4, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 4, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 15, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 1, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, October 1, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 15, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, September 15, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 15, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 27, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 27, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 27, 2014COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Thursday, March 27, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 25, 2014PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Sunday, March 23, 2014WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, March 11, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, March 7, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 27, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 26, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 26, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 27, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 27, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 27, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 6, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, August 5, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 5, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 6, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 6, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 6, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 6, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 18, 2012PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Monday, December 10, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, December 4, 2012TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 17, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, October 16, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED